During the 19th century, Western society assumed a dominant position in world affairs. How and why did such a change happen? How did non-Western

During the 19th century, Western society assumed a dominant position in world affairs. How and why did such a change happen? How did non-Western societies respond to the West’s new found power? Consider specifically the cases of Africa, China, and Japan. What other societies were significantly impacted by the West? How did they resemble these significant three?